News and Press Releases from Greene County Public Health

Press Release: Public Health Thank You Day November 24th.

As Thanksgiving approaches, Research!America and leading US public health organizations are asking Americans to give special thanks to their state And local public health heroes...

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Press Release: Childhood Obesity

Obesity among children and adolescents has tripled over the past three decades....

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Press Release: Protecting Older Adults from Hypothermia

Hypothermia is a serious condition in which they body gets cold and loses heat faster that in can be regenerated......

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Press Release: Sheltering in Place in an Emergency

In today's world many kinds of emergencies could affect the health and safety of you and your family.........

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Press Release: Winter Pedestrian Safey

When conditions are right, wintertime walks can be exhilarating. However, snowy sidewalks and icy streets can turn a safe stroll into a dangerous activity.

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Press Release: Snowstorm/Ice Storm Health Safety Advice.

New York State Department of Health officals remind residents that cleaning up from a snowstorm is hard work......

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Press Release: Fruits and Veggies

Do you believe you eat enough servings of vegetables and fruit each day to maintain your best health and protect against disease? ...

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Press Release: Rabies Awareness

Reports of rabies outbreaks and rabies scares seem to make the news every year, and whether you live in a rural area, suburb or city, it’s natural to be concerned ...

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Press Release: Skin Cancer

We all have different ways to enjoy the summer sun, but we should all have at least one thing in common ...

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Press Release: Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity is reaching epidemic proportions.  Today, 40 percent of children and teens are overweight or obese ...

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Press Release: Be Tick Free

The summer months are a time for relaxing, having fun, enjoying the great outdoors and for being “tick free” ...

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Press Release: TV Turn Off Week

Your commitment to participate in TV-Turnoff week is your first step to a great turnoff! ...

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Press Release: Health and Safety in a Flood Emergency

Spring heralds the arrival of warmth and beauty to New York State. But it also brings one of the most common and widespread emergencies - flooding ...MORE...

Press Release: Perinatal Depression

Having a baby can be one of the biggest and happiest events in a woman's life...it can also be difficult and stressful at times...

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Press Release: Workplace Emergency Plan

Since many of us spend most of our day at our workplace, it makes sense to be prepared if an emergency happens when on the job... MORE...

Press Release: Foot Health

Many of us stuff our feet into shoes that are too small, or hold on to a favorite pair long after they should have been discarded. Wearing ill-fitting or worn-out footwear is a habit that can lead to poor foot health...MORE...

Press Release: Skateboarding Safety

The Greene County Public Health Nursing Service advised that 72 percent of all skateboarding related injuries requiring hospitalization are among 5 to 19 year olds... MORE...

Press Release: Making Lead Poisoning History

Every year, approximately 310,000 children across the United States are lead poisoned... MORE...

Press Release: Hepatitis Awareness

What do illegal drugs, unprotected sex, tattoos, and body piercing have in common? MORE...

Press Release: Sneeze in your Sleeve, Please!

You may see more people sneezing and coughing into their sleeve or the bend of their arms... MORE...